Cary-Grove Upsets East St. Louis High in Class 6A Title Defense
Key points:
- East St. Louis High falls short of defending their Class 6A title against Cary-Grove
- Christopher Bennett Jr. delivers an outstanding performance with 11 receptions for 94 yards
- East St. Louis High's offense struggles after losing senior quarterback Robert Battle to injury
East St. Louis High suffered a tough loss to Cary-Grove in the Class 6A football state championship game, falling short of defending their title. Despite a valiant effort, the Flyers had to settle for second place. East St. Louis’ offense struggled after losing senior quarterback Robert Battle to injury, ultimately losing 23-20. The team’s hope for an 11th state crown was dashed, with the town accustomed to a “championship or bust” mentality. Christopher Bennett Jr. delivered a standout performance, but it wasn’t enough to secure the victory.
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